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Tiny Kingdom, Part II
Simon taught English at Truckee Meadows Community College. During his thirty year tenure, he'd been the most honored faculty member in department history, receiving seven awards for teaching excellence. He fell in love with teaching at the junior college. Throw a rock at most state universities and you'll probably hit a middle-class white kid who's living off his parents. College is a get-out-of-responsibility-free card. Community college students, though a few hundred SAT points short of breathtaking, tend to actually give a shit. Returning to academia after an absence was one of the bravest and most noble things he could think of. And though they'd frequently miss classes for work and pronounce Camus' name phonetically, Simon loved them.
Sixty semesters worth of vague questions and misplaced commas, he loved them. They made him feel like a king. From 1:00 to 2:15 every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, he was the Oracle at Delphi. Lectures became sermons from the mount. The lectern transformed into a podium worthy of the State of the Union address. He taught students to write essays that were neither self-righteous nor reckless, how to fall in love with revision, and to properly use a semi-colon. After regularly being kept after class with questions and concerns, he brought his lunch to class and ate between comments. Tragedies and comedies sound remarkably similar out of a mouth filled with tuna salad.
Kathy, the department secretary, was a wonderful woman. Her genuine smile made people instantly feel at home, and she gave Simon her personal code for the copy machine when he wanted to put together some supplementary readings. They shared a little bond. Two weeks ago Simon turned his grades in to to Kathy like he does at the end of every term. More Cs than he would have liked, but what can you do? Had he known this would be the last time he'd ever visit her office, he might have chosen to talk about something other than ordering yellow Post-It Notes instead of the multi-colored ones. Even though there was no way he could have known, he still beat himself up over it.
Summer had just begun. Simon always felt a tremendous sense of relief at the end of a semester. Finally, a break from preparing lectures, grading papers, and deadlines. He visited his sister in Portland and picked up some new reading materials. Sheila, his sister, was busy with her new husband and was indisposed for most of his visit. He spent most of the time reading Dostoyevsky's magnum opus. For years he'd wanted to add a Russian literature section to his 101 course and was excited to start work on next semester's syllabus.
Shortly after his return, he received an e-mail from the Dean of the College. Budget constraints had forced cutbacks or some bureaucratic, bottom-line garbage. In so many words, he was fired. Dean Sloan didn't even have the common courtesy to arrange face-to-face meetings with the 12% of the faculty he'd just laid off. Schedule revisions? The goddamn subject line read, "FALL SCHEDULE REVISIONS." It didn't feel real. Simon read the e-mail over and over. Each time it got more abstract. The language was an exercise in cowardice. It became more insulting after each pass.
It wasn't the Dean's fault that jobs were being cut, but it was his responsibility to handle it like a man. But Dean Sloan's personality squinted. Though he was physically large in stature, he was a small man. Petty with an ugly soul. God help the battalion he ever fights alongside. He's the kind of man who'd leave you in a ditch and accept a medal for it without a twinge of conscience. Simon was upset with himself for being surprised by the e-mail. Cowardice was perfectly in line with the Dean's character. It wasn't more than three weeks ago Simon was in Sloan's office discussing a well-deserved pay raise. He should have known better.
An adjunct professor's salary is not the sort of profession that is kind to bank accounts to begin with. Though he was careful with money, he'd been chipping away at his savings account for years. Slow leaks are rarely noticed. Making matters worse, TMCC was the only game in town. Reno was a two horse town: the state university and the community college. In order to be accredited, three and four hundred level courses must be taught by faculty with PhDs. He cursed himself for settling on a terminal master's program. Even if he were hired at the University of Nevada, Reno, he would only be eligible for a Letter of Appointment position. He could teach a lower division class--for less than they pay most retail cashiers--but LOA positions were reserved for grad students trying to beef up their CV. Even the insulting positions were scarce.
He was impotently furious. His anger quickly turned to fear. Fear became panic. And panic made itself at home.
Simon began frantically cleaning his apartment. There were no dishes in the sink, and no laundry to be done. By all accounts, the apartment was clean already but compulsions are rarely held at bay by logic and rationality. Scrubbing the base of the faucet with a toothbrush, sweat dripping from his forehead, the man from Tonopah, NV felt out of control for the first time in his life.
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San Lorenzo River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 30K & 50K
Saturday, June 15, 2023 • Santa Cruz, CA • Course Map
Part of a series of trail runs that take place in parks and forests up and down the California and Oregon coasts, Santa Cruz's San Lorenzo River Trail Run takes runners through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, a park that's filled with a centuries-old grove of redwood trees as well as old-growth Douglas fir, oak, mandrone and Ponderosa pines.
Hilly and challenging, each race features several steep uphill and downhill stretches, and the half marathon experiences an overall elevation gain of more than 2,100 feet.
Runners will start the race at Harvey West Park, a small family-friendly park located near the southern end of the much larger Henry Cowell Redwoods Park, both of which lie just a short drive north from downtown Santa Cruz.
From there, those running the half marathon will follow a route that winds northward along the a few of the park's 15 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails — specifically along the Spring, Rincon, Big Rock Hole, River and Eagle Creek, Lookout and Harvey West trails.
The route brings runners all the way north through the park up to its northern end, where a race aid station will be waiting at the half-way point of the half marathon. Once runners grab some refreshments and make the turnaround, they'll cover the same route they've just run in reverse, scaling the hills and scrambling down the downhills all the way back to Harvey West Park for the race finish.
Along the way, the trees are probably what many runners will notice most, as some of them reach nearly 300 feet into the sky, and a number are between 1,400 and 1,800 years old.
There will also be a couple of stream crossings as runners make their way through the San Lorenzo River canyon — once on the way out, a second time on the way back in — so runners will need to be prepared for every kind of terrain: wet, dry, muddy, sandy, rocky, and everything in between.
Runners also will need to be on the lookout for the polka-dotted ribbons out on the course to indicate the race route.
Located along the California coastline just south of the San Francisco Bay Area, roughly 30 miles southwest of San Jose, Santa Cruz typically sees mild to moderately warm and generally very dry weather in June.
On race day (June 15), the average low is 50ºF and the average high is 74ºF.
2022 Half Marathon Results
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2020 San Lorenzo River Half Marathon Results (Virtual)
See the race route map for the San Lorenzo River Half Marathon here.
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To reserve your spot in the 2023 running of Santa Cruz's San Lorenzo River Trail Run Marathon, Half Marathon, 30K, 50K or 10K race, register online at RunSignup.com here.
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Angel sedano June 21, 2016, 11:52 pm
Good ? Is it on Saturday or Sunday?
Eric May 4, 2016, 1:31 pm
It looks like the date is wrong for the San Lorenzo River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 30K & 50K race. It says Saturday on your website and Sunday June 26 on the Race website http://www.coastaltrailruns.com/slr_san_lorenzo_river.html
Can you confirm that this is Saturday or Sunday?'

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Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: the Sinfonia from the oratorio, Solomon, arranged for 2 Flutes, Violin and Piano.
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: the Sinfonia from the oratorio, Solomon, arranged for Flute, Clarinet, Violin and Piano.
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: the Sinfonia from the oratorio, Solomon, arranged for Flute, easier Clarinet, Violin and Piano. The download includes a high or a low version for Clarinet.
The Hornpipe from The Water Music, Suite No.1. Arranged for Flute and Clarinet duo.
Minuet from The Water Music, Suite No.1, for 2 Flutes and Piano.
Minuet from The Water Music, Suite No.1, for 2 Flutes, Oboe, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet or Bassoon.
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Dance: A pretty little piece of unknown provenance for Flute and Guitar duo.
Fantasia. Originally for piano, this cheerful concert piece shows itself to good advantage in this arrangement for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon or bass clarinet.
Serenade. Famous Andante Cantabile 2nd movement of the F major Quartet, a duo for Flute and easy Guitar. Research shows that this may in fact have been written by Roman Hoffstetter.
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The Heavens are Telling from The Creation, arranged for 2 Flutes and 2 Bassoons.


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TIC set to move to Pump Room
Home >News & Events >News >Archive of previous years >2018 >TIC set to move to Pump Room
High Peak Borough Council is looking to maximise benefits to the local tourism economy when the Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa opens next year.
The Tourist Information Centre was moved to the Pavilion Gardens in 2008 prior to work starting on the Crescent but with the luxury hotel expected to welcome guests from next year, Council leaders plan to relocate the TIC to the Pump Room opposite Buxton's iconic Grade 1 listed building.
Councillor Tony Ashton, Leader of the Council, said: "With the Council currently seeking interest from external organisations to re-invigorate and grow hospitality, catering and events at the Pavilion Gardens, and with the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust being well advanced with plans to introduce a state-of-the-art visitor experience, the time is absolutely right for us to consider this change and build for future success in the town when the hotel opens its doors.
"The Pump Room and Crescent Experience will be a natural focal point for visitors and tourists so it makes sense for our tourism staff to be based there and for them to work closely with the Trust. They will continue to offer specialist local knowledge about the whole of the borough just as they do now."
The proposal would see agreed TIC staff seconded to the Trust for a year with a view to a full transfer thereafter.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust Chair, James Berresford, said: "It's an exciting time for tourism in our region and we're delighted to be able to work in partnership with the Council to provide excellent customer services and share expert local knowledge with new and returning visitors. The Trust aims to deliver a warm welcome to Buxton and the wider area and a modern tourist information service."


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Start your career in global health by completing our public health internship abroad in Southern Thailand.
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Taught health education programs in over 70 locations
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Phang Nga province is located on the Andaman Sea and is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, numerous national parks and stunning scenery with a wide range of attractions. Phang Nga is made up of white sandy beaches, tropical islands, amazing limestone rock formations and a rich culture. Our project base gives volunteers the opportunity to be immersed in the local culture with chances to explore local attractions on your project downtime.
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Gain an understanding of global health issues in a traditional Thai community context while contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goal #3, Good Health and Well-Being. The focus of this program is preventative public health, specifically hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and exercise education. During the internship, interns will live and work in Phang Nga province, and will have the opportunity during their free time to explore the beaches, islands, and underwater life that make this region of Thailand a popular destination for international tourists.
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Learn how local and international organisations are working together to increase health and well-being on a global scale while living in one of the most beautiful regions of Thailand, Phang Nga province. Live and work with experienced international development professionals who set up and manage our projects in Southern Thailand. Gain an holistic understanding of the world's greatest health challenges as well as the specific health issues faced by those in Southern Thailand. Discover how local organisations are tackling the issues they have identified as key toward improving health in the region and work with them to reach their objectives.
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Program Type: Internship
Location: Asia - Thailand - Phang Nga
Further Program Details
Interns will have the chance to conduct WASH, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene workshops at local schools and in other community contexts, supporting the prevention of transferable disease. Other workshops might focus on sports and the importance of exercise or nutrition education to assist with the prevention of non-transferable diseases.
After a successful internship, qualifying candidates may be given the opportunity to work for GVI or selected partner organisations in Thailand, or in other countries around the world where GVI operate. Over 50% of GVI staff are recruited from our alumni database. Qualification for positions is at the sole discretion of Global Vision International.
During school holidays, from mid-March to the end of May, and in October, teaching or child development volunteers and interns take part in alternate teaching activities. This might include teaching adults or running summer camps that might have an English language learning focus. They also have the option of contributing to other ongoing sustainable development projects like cleaning tanks at sea turtle conservation facilities, carrying out biological surveys of local islands, and conducting preventative public health workshops in the local community. Thailand also has many national festivals, during which time government offices, banks, businesses, and therefore schools, are closed. One of these important festivals is Thai New Year which occurs around mid April. During this time, the GVI staff team will arrange for participants to experience the local festivities. Many people travel to Thailand to simply experience these festivities and this is an excellent opportunity for participants to fully immerse themselves in Thai culture.
In their free time, global public health interns at our base in Southern Thailand, will have the chance to explore some of the main tourists sites in the region. Interns can visit Phuket, it's many beaches.
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Our GVI base is located in the small fishing village of Ban Nam Khem, about one and half hours from Phuket airport, and about half an hour from the tourism resort town of Khao Lak. The village offers participants the chance to experience living in a real Thai community, tucked away from the usual busy hotspots. The base is only a ten minute walk from the beach and a fifteen minute walk from the centre of the village where you can find little markets and street food vendors. Our participants share the home, including a space to learn or relax, with GVI staff and other participants from all around the world. On the weekends you can explore the numerous stunning beaches, islands, caves, and national forests for which the Phang Nga region is well-known.
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Rooms are shared with a maximum of 6 participants per room. Each room has a bathroom with showers and flushing toilets.
This program gives participants the opportunity to experience authentic Southern Thai cuisine, while still having the chance to share some of their own favourite meals from back home. Breakfasts might include toast, cereal, and, of course, a wide arrange of Thailand's tropical fruit. On some days participants can prepare eggs and pancakes. From Sunday to Thursday night lunches and dinners are prepared by local chefs, and on the weekends, participants can prepare their own meals.
Wifi is available on base but bear in mind it might not be as reliable as you might be use to back home.
We will provide transportation to your project location, ensuring you arrive promptly to take part in your project work.
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When on project and in the local town participants will be expected to wear modest clothing and behave in ways in keeping with Thai customs.
Thailand has a famously tropical climate, the perfect weather in which to enjoy Thailand's many beaches. There are two main seasons, the dry and the wet season, although it is warm and humid most days of the year. The dry season runs from November to April, which is why Thailand is a great place to visit for December, and the wet season from May to October.
*Thailand has a lovely tropical climate which can make physical exertion tiring for those from cooler regions who are not yet use to the Thai climate. While on the project be sure to pace yourself for the first few days while you acclimate to tropical living.
For over 20 years, GVI has prioritised the health and safety of our staff, participants, partners and local community members. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, GVI has created the GVI health and hygiene team to put in place new standards of cleanliness, norms and behaviours that meet or exceed international recommendations to ensure the ongoing safety of GVI's participants, staff and communities around the world. Internationally recommended practices, such as advice from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the governments Australia, UK and US, continue to be monitored and the standards are likely to change if and when international advice changes.
The work GVI is contributing to across the globe remains important and the following measures allow our participants to continue to join GVI's programs and continue impacting positively on their world and the communities we work with. The following changes to our existing protocols have been made by the GVI health and hygiene team to strengthen our health and hygiene protocols and ensure that international standard safeguards are in place to protect our participants, staff and host communities.
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Meet the team - Senior Field Management
Deputy Director of Programs
Meet GVI's Jill,also known by her rap name, Rainmaker, or her spiritual name, Field Whisperer. Her journey with GVI began back in 2007 as Thailand's Country Director, where she helped set up GVI's first TEFL program!
Now she is based in Chaing Rai, Thailand. Jill's role involves providing support for all of our programs around the world. Working closing with each base, she looks to identify and manage any issues that occur so GVI are able to offer the best programs possible.
Vanessa Rees
This is Vanessa. Vanessa is originally from the UK and joined GVI back in 2017, when she was completing an Education program in India. Since this volunteering expedition she has worked more closely with GVI and is now the Program Manager at our base in Phang Nga, Thailand.
Meet the team - In-Country Staff
Billy Hepton
Community Coordinator
This is Billy, our community coordinator at the GVI base in Phang Nga, Thailand. He joined the program back in 2016 as one of our TEFL interns. Needless to say that he extended his stay with us and became a valuable member of staff. Since then, he has grown and developed his skillset to become the fantastic Community Coordinator he is today.
Community Liaison
Introducing Gay, who is our Community Liaison out in Phang Nga. Gay studied Business Management as a Master Degree before working with tefl interns and now with GVI!
Oliver Barnes
Conservation Coordinator
Meet Ollie,
He is our Conservation Coordinator at the GVI Phang Nga base in Thailand. He first worked with GVI as a volunteer and has since traveled to multiple GVI bases as an intern and then a member of staff. It's great to have him on the team!
All of our programs have short, mid and long-term objectives that fit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs. This enables us to report on our collaborative impact across the world in a streamlined manner, measuring which UN SDGs we are making a substantial contribution to. Furthermore, this will help our local partners and communities measure and visualise their contribution to the UN SDGs.
Upon arrival to base, you will be educated about the history of the UN SDGs. You will learn about the specific goals of your location, the long-, mid- and short-term objectives, and also clarification of how your personal, shorter-term involvement contributes to these goals on a global level.
Our aim is to educate you on local and global issues, so that you continue to act as active global citizens after your program, helping to fulfil our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.
Please note: Both conservation- and community-focused programs are offered at this location.
Environmental Work
The environmental issues Thailand facing are many and varied. These include poor water, air and soil quality as well as biodiversity loss. Poaching, kidnapping of wild animals, deforestation, and unsustainable tourism threaten Thailand's land and marine habitats and wildlife. The Thai government is constantly updating and improving environmental legislation and practices, and local and international non-governmental organisations and community groups can assist with achieving these conservation outcomes.
Sea Turtle Conservation
A large part of the environmental aspect of our project involves working alongside our partners at the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre and the Phang Nga Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre. These are head-start centres, where turtle hatchlings are reared until they are between 6 and 9 months old before being released back into the wild. Turtle populations the world over are threatened, and it is estimated that only around 1 in 1000 hatchlings survive to reach adulthood naturally. These statistics are exacerbated by beach erosion as a result of tourism development. Head-start programs aim to increase the survival rate by protecting the hatchlings until they reach a size where they will face much less risk of predation. The work our participants carry out includes scrubbing the tanks to ensure that the turtles have a clean environment to live in, washing the turtles with an antibacterial solution to reduce levels of infection, and also applying antifungal and antibacterial treatments to any wounds the turtles have. We also conduct research at the centre, collecting data on turtle morphology and infection rates, as well as some behavioural research to monitor the effects of enclosure enrichment. We hope to use this data to gain further understanding of the best methods of turtle husbandry. This project runs year round and if you are lucky enough to be on the project during a release date, you will assist in releasing hundreds of young turtles into the ocean
Island Conservation
We also conduct biodiversity research on two nearby islands of Koh Ra and Koh Prathong year round to assist the Thai Department of National Parks in the effective management of these vital areas. We conduct surveys and run camera trapping research on the islands to build up a picture of the biodiversity there and we hope that this research will contribute to the islands falling under formal protection. We have already confirmed the presence of some critically endangered species on the islands so we know that they are of conservation value, and we hope through our continued and expanding research, we can learn more about the ecology of the islands and their importance in the region. Other activities include conducting research on mangroves and conducting further research on these plants.
*Please note that we only travel to Koh Ra and Koh Prathong once a month, so participants who only visit for two weeks might not get the opportunity to conduct island surveys.
Another element to our projects is carrying out weekly bird surveys in the local area year round. Birds are an important part of healthy ecosystems and as such, building species lists and monitoring populations and patterns of migration is a valuable way to build a picture of how well nature is doing in an area. Participants are provided with training on how to identify birds in the field. Currently our data is submitted to a citizen science project, e-Bird, but we are looking at developing this project to commence our own research plan.
Plastic Pollution Cleanups
Year round we carry out beach cleans in our local area in Phang Nga. Marine litter is one of the greatest environmental challenges conservationists are facing today. Through regular clean ups we hope to make a difference through removing litter, and also occasionally through engaging the local community to participate alongside us.
Coral Research
During the dry season, November to April, we carry out one to two snorkelling surveys a week on nearby coral reefs. We monitor the health of the coral, and we also look at the variety and abundance of fish species present. Coral reefs are incredibly important ecosystems which are vital to the health of our oceans, which in turn means that they are vital to humans as well. Globally coral reefs are being affected by overfishing, climate change and irresponsible tourism. We aim to monitor the reefs close to where we are based to look at how well they are doing and to establish if there are any actions that could be taken to improve or protect them further. We carry out our surveys in partnership with Green Fins Thailand and REEF, which are both organisations using citizen science to provide research and monitoring of the world's coral reefs.
*Please note that you will not be doing any diving, while conducting these surveys, only snorkeling.
Throughout the year, we also conduct environmental awareness workshops at local schools, hotels, tour or dive operators, and anywhere in the local community when an opportunity presents itself.
Ban Nam Khem, meaning 'Place of Salty Water', became the epicentre of a tin mining boom in the 1950s. The population grew from a few families to approximately 5000 people at its height. However, when all the tin was eventually extracted from the surrounding mines, the mining bubble burst, so that all remains of the industry today are lakes dotted around the village, marking where mines were dug out yet never filled back in. Today most people here earn a living from fishing, but many look for new income in the nearby tourist hub of Khao Lak.
Thailand, like many countries in South East Asia, suffered greatly in the wake of the Indian Ocean Tsunami on 26th December 2004. Phang Nga, the province in which Ban Nam Khem is located, was one of the most severely affected in the country. Many villagers lost their homes, relatives, and friends. The need for community redevelopment and regeneration is still present.
The GVI Phang Nga hub was initiated in September 2013 with the aim of supporting the continued redevelopment of Ban Nam Khem and increased access to employment opportunities through capacity-building initiatives. The local community's efforts to diversify employment markets remains central to its well-being. Ban Nam Khem is well located to take advantage of the tourism boom in the area, but the population needs a good level of conversational English to enable them access to the corresponding employment opportunities. Furthermore English language skills can assist students in the Thai workplace and in the international economy.
Ban Nam Khem boasts its own primary school with an enrolment of around 250 children and a Community Development Centre which offers free education during the day for around 150 children who live in the village, and free after-school classes open to everyone in the evening.
English Education Program
Throughout the year we assist local teaches with running classes to improve conversational English. This might include everything from training local teachers, assisting with lesson development and providing one-on-one tutoring sessions for learners requiring additional support. We also conduct English lessons for adult learners from the community.
We also assist educational or community centers around Ban Nam Khem with infrastructure development, depending on if and when they have requested the support. We assist by conducting basic maintenance and renovation work like maintaining fences or installing bathrooms.
Our Partners In Phang Nga
GVI Phang Nga Long-term Objectives:
1. To provide equal, quality education to children of all backgrounds.
2. To promote good health and wellbeing through education to all children.
3. Increase skills for local people to gain access to equal employment opportunities in our communities within Takuapa and Ban Nam Khem.
4. Increase awareness of local populations to environmental issues and facilitate change towards sustainability through scientific studies.
5. Increase our in-country capacity by providing environmental and conservation education and training.
6. To assist and develop local coastal conservation efforts through providing practical support to project partners, research, awareness raising and habitat restoration.
The best decisions in international development and conservation cannot be made without accurate and up-to-date data or informed research. Our many field teams around the world collaborate with local and international partners to analyse data and draw conclusions. In addition, many of our participants have used research they have collected on their various GVI projects to complete their Masters, Doctorate, or postdoctoral studies. We also run a fellowship program which connects postdoctoral researchers at globally-respected universities with our many sustainable development programs around the world to support their research and ensure continuous improvement of our best practices on base.
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A GVI program is an investment in your career. No matter which you choose, you will be working toward improving your employability by mastering new social skills, gaining further technical expertise and earning qualifications in many cases. Most of our staff are, in fact, GVI Alumni, and we have helped many of our Alumni discover, move toward, and earn their own personal dream jobs. Each program includes introductory workshops, ongoing presentations, as well as on-the-ground professional support provided by our very own trained staff members. In addition, our training programs are critical for helping us to ensure the long-term impact of our sustainable development projects around the world.
For All GVI Participants
Welcome Presentation
Introduction to GVI as a whole and the work in your specific location. Learn about the short, mid, and long-term objectives of the sustainable development projects at your base, which United Nations Development Goals they impact most directly, and which local partners we work with.
Learn about the Emergency Action Plans in place at your base, the full Risk Assessment, and best practices for personal safety.
Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Training
Learn about the importance of child and vulnerable adult protection best practices and how to apply them while on project.
For All Participants at Phang Nga
Introduction to Thai Culture
A Thai culture presentation to help you understand more about important cultural details, and to make you feel more comfortable with any cultural differences you may encounter.
Introduction to Thai Language
Learn some basic Thai words and phrases which will help you integrate further into the village community.
The Importance of Responsible Tourism in Thailand
This presentation highlights the environmental issues caused by tourism to Thailand and helps volunteers make responsible decisions when deciding whether or not to engage in a wildlife encounter.
Your Program Specific Training
Foundations in Sustainable Development program
This program includes completing three online courses offered in partnership with the University of Richmond. To start with, you will complete the two core courses: Careers in Sustainable Development and Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders. After this, those participants completing a conservation internship will complete the Introduction to Scientific Conservation Research course. Those completing a community development internship will complete the Introduction to Community Development course.
Health Projects Training
Participants are prepared for the work they will conduct in while working with our health project partners.
Joining a program not only allows participants to collaborate with communities or work toward preserving unique ecosystems but it also offers plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding area or travel further to see what other parts of the region have to offer.
Long term field staff are a great source of advice, and have helped us put together the following information on local travel options. Many decide to travel before or after their experience (subject to immigration restrictions), solidifying the lifetime friendships established on program. Please note that the below suggestions are not included in the program fee, and are for the individual to organise at their own expense.
The province is a treasure trove for intrepid travellers, from the crystal clear Emerald Pond to the epic 1,237-step climb up to the Buddha image and stunning views at the Tiger Temple Cave to the enchanted scenery and pools of Than Bok Khorani National Park. Experience the island life on one of the many Andaman islands in the region known for their dazzling marine life as well as their stunning terrestrial beauty.
Phuket Island and City
Phuket is a tourism hotspot, popular as much for its spectacular beaches, diving, and surfing sites, as it is for it's cafes, boutiques, and hotels. You can also visit The Big Buddha, a massive statue of white marble, nearly 50 metres, depicting the Buddha in a seated position. Trips from Phuket to many of the surrounding islands like Ko Yao Yai, are widely available and popular.
The Similan and Surin Island groups are both protected Marine National Parks. They are home to several diving and snorkelling spots renowned worldwide, but can only be visited during November and March, the Thai dry season. If you are looking for an island to visit year round, why not explore the Phi Phi islands, famous for its Viking Cave, a dramatic limestone cliff formation featuring rock painting of boats.
Explore some of the top beach destinations around the world like Railay beach.
This is a very popular tourist spot close by, with beautiful, seemingly endless beaches, so many dining options you will be spoilt for choice and hundreds of spas offering massages and treatments at reasonable rates. With a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury resorts to hostels, Khao Lak offers you the chance to spoil yourself for a few days, whether you are on a budget or looking to splurge a little.
This National Park is a 740km² rainforest reserve home to elephants, leopards, tigers, deer, monkeys, lizards, birds, and the Rafflesia, the largest flowers in the world. In the middle of the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, at least 160-million-year old, lies Cheow Larn Lake. Here you can trek through the jungle, you could kayak through estuaries cutting through 200 meter foliaged limestone cliffs, mangrove channels and tidal lagoons while keeping your eyes open for local wildlife, or swim in idyllic waterfalls or just relax and see what you can spot. kayak around Cheow Larn lake visiting spectacular limestone caves, choose a day trip, or an overnight stays in one of the jungle tree houses, or even on a floating bungalow.
Further Travels
Phang Nga Bay
You can also explore the warm turquoise waters and limestone cliffs of Phang Nga by speedboat or sea kayak, stopping off at James Bond Island, made famous by the 1974 film 'The Man With the Golden Gun' before visiting the floating Sea Gypsy village. can also explore the warm turquoise waters and limestone cliffs of Phang Nga by speedboat or sea kayak, stopping off at James Bond Island, made famous by the 1974 film 'The Man With the Golden Gun' before visiting the floating Sea Gypsy village.
Mu Koh Chang National Park
This protected marine park covers an a huge area including over 50 islands. Visit the jungle island of Koh Chang to snorkel or scuba dive off the coast and experience the unique marine life.
Koh Tao Island
Turtle island is an excellent destination for relaxing on the beach, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Explore the picturesque waterfalls of Khao Yai in central Thailand. Here you can spot unique Thai wildlife like gibbon monkeys.
Nan Province
Explore the many natural sites of Nan, bordering Laos, like Doi Phu Kha National Park and Si Nan National Park. It is the perfect area to experience the dense natural forests Northern Thailand is known for.
Travel to the city complex ruins of Ayuthaya to learn more about Thailand's heritage. This spectacular, but now abandoned city use to be the medieval capital of Siam.
Set in the verdant mountainsides of Northern Thailand, the golden city of Chiang Mai, is a breathtaking sight to behold. Visit historic temples and hunt for treasures at local markets.
There is a reason why the capital of Thailand is one of the most visited sites in the country. Featuring gorgeous temples, the spectacular grand palace, and many excellent shopping opportunities, including the famous floating market, it is a location you simply have to explore while on your trip to Thailand.
Engaging intimately with a new context teaches not only global awareness but adaptability and critical thinking, skills highly valued in the modern marketplace. Local and cultural immersion is encouraged on all our programs around the world, and is also one of the most enjoyable aspects of your experience. Luckily, there are many activities you can get involved with in your free time, or before and after your program. On our community programs the focus is on cultural topics, while on marine or wildlife programs the emphasis is more on the environmental element. Use your evenings and weekends to explore diverse and eclectic topics like Theravada Buddhism in Laos or how plastic pollution and climate change affects Indian Ocean coral.
February: Magha Puja is an important Buddhist holiday during which people make offerings at temples around the country.
April to May: Thailand's New Year, also known as Songkran is on celebrated during April every year. It is a very family-centered holiday, and many travel to their home where they honour older members of their extended families. They also wash statues of the Buddha to represent dismissing the past and stepping freshly cleaned into the new year. Usually in April but also in May Thai people also celebrate Buddha's birthday.
July to October: In July, many Buddhists celebrate Asalha Puja, which commemorates the Buddha's first sermon to his disciples. This starts the annual three month retreat of the monks known as Vassa. The retreat ends with a celebration known as Wan Ok Phansa.
November: Loi Krathong, the festival of a thousand lights, is celebrated in November. Thousands of lanterns are set out on rivers and lake around the country. It is a spectacular site that draws many international visitors each year.
Most of the Thai people subscribe to Theravada Buddhism. There are many local Buddhist sites in the region of Phang Nga that you can visit to learn more about Buddhist customs. Travel to Wat Suwan Khuha to see the reclining Buddha or Wat Rat Upatham to see a massive painted statue of Kuan Yin and that of the Buddha rising out of the lush green countryside.
The fluid movements and opulent gilded costumes of Thai traditional dancing are recognisable worldwide. Learn about the six types of Thai classical dance, watch a performance, or maybe even attend a class where you can learn some traditional movements.
Thai cooking is famous the world over for its fragrant, tangy flavours. Learn how to cook some of these authentic Southern Thai dishes on your stay in Phang Nga.
Phang Nga is a pocket of paradise in southern Thailand known for its amazing limestone rock formations, pristine beaches and rich culture. It's many beaches and islands offer many opportunities for spotting unique marine and terrestrial species. The community here is also very traditional which means that immersing yourself fully in traditional Thai culture is also possible.
The Thai language is incredibly complex. It is tonal which means and there are 5 tones altogether which means you can say the same word 5 different ways and it may mean 5 different things. Learn more about Thai by mastering some basic conversational phrases and practices with locals throughout Phang Nga.
Thailand is home to many threatened species like the Asian elephant, several species of sea turtle, sunda pangolin, the Asian Black Bear, the Malayan Sun Bear, and gibbon monkeys. Its many coastlines and islands mean that there are plenty of areas for unique coastal and island life to flourish. Underwater, corals thrive and the area is often visited by manta rays and tiger sharks.
The Thai culture is very closely tied to Buddhist beliefs and practices. Respect for others and those in authority are ingrained in Thai culture, as is emotional restraint. Family is at the center of most people's lives and they are dedicated to practicing family values and compassion. The Thai Royal family are also highly respected in Thailand and a key part of national culture.
Below is a list of core ethics and best practices we believe are essential to the operation of high quality, ethical volunteer and sustainable development programs. We believe that all responsible volunteer and sustainable development operations should focus upon these principles. If you are considering volunteering, these are some of the key considerations you should question, to ensure that your time and money contributes towards positive change.
We want to constantly develop our own understanding of ethical best practice. In so doing, we aim to provide an exemplary industry standard for other education institutions, international development organisations, and social enterprises. Our Badge of Ethics stands for the drive to always do good, better. Find out more, click on the Badge below.
Our 10 Ethical Commitments
Locally Driven, Collaborative Projects
We aim to design all our projects in collaboration with local organizations and communities and ensure that they are locally driven.
Clear Objectives & Sustainable Outcomes
We aim to clearly define short-, mid-, and long-term objectives with sustainable outcomes for all our projects.
Impact Reporting
We aim to track, record, and publish the impact of each of our projects.
Working Against Dependency
We aim to build in-country capacity by assisting local organizations in becoming self-sustaining.
Responsible Exit Strategies
For each local organization we work with, we aim to have a plan in place for withdrawing support responsibly.
Clear Roles & Specialized Training
We aim to ensure that ever participant is assigned a clear role and that they are fully trained and supported to carry out their work by specialized staff.
In all our actions we aim to respect the skills and efforts of all and seek to protect the rights, culture and dignity of everyone who engages with GVI.
We work to ensure that credit for the results of any project, along with any data collected, research conducted, or Intellectual Property developed, remains the property of local organizations.
Transitioning from the Orphanage Model
We do not condone and aim to withdraw support of orphanages and residential care centers.
Child and Vulnerable adult policies
We will live by our Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult policies.
Continual Development
As an organization, GVI is committed to striving toward best practice, and to educating both our potential participants, our partners, and the world at large about them. Both the volunteering and sustainable development sectors are increasingly, and rightly, under scrutiny. Many recent local and global articles highlight poor practices and questionable ethics. GVI is widely recognized for striving to apply global best practice in the volunteering, education and sustainable development sectors throughout our operations by reputable organizations such as ChildSafe.
However, global best practice is always evolving and we dedicate both time and resources to engage with internationally respected experts and learn from the latest research to ensure our programs both fulfil their potential to create maximum positive impact, and minimise their potential to create unintentional negative impact. Along with and as part of the sustainable development and volunteering community, we are constantly learning and applying this learning to practice. We do not always get everything right, but we seek feedback from our community members, partners, participants and our staff, and react accordingly. We know are already doing a great job, and feedback we have received confirms this, but we aim to do even better and are continuously refining our operations to improve upon our already excellent reputation.
'If only every student could do this. It changes your life in all the right ways,' says Chris Heritage, parent of Luke Heritage, one of our teen volunteers who has participated on two GVI programs, one in Costa Rica and another in South Africa.
We are a parent-run organisation that is incredibly serious about health and safety, and increasing the impact, as well as the long-term career benefits of our programs. Our programs help young people develop the skills to select a career path that is personally fulfilling, and live a life aligned to the well-being of our planet and the global community.
Ken and Linda Jeffrey, whose son Sam volunteered with GVI in Thailand, talk about how the experience affected Sam. He also went on to volunteer with GVI again in South Africa. 'I know it sounds like a cliche but in a sense, he did go away as a boy and he came back as a young man. Both of us could recommend GVI without any hesitation to any other parent thinking about exploring an opportunity for their children to explore the world and to see different parts of it.'
Parent Info Pack
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Our staff: All our projects are run by staff, selected, vetted, trained, and managed by our central office.
Health and safety: Our safety practices include a child and vulnerable adult protection policy and high participant ratios.
Staying in touch: See what's happening on base, by following a hub's dedicated Facebook page.
Free parent consultations: We would love to talk to you about exciting opportunities available for your child.
We won't sugarcoat it — traveling abroad is usually a complex process that carries an element of risk. But this is exactly why we're passionate about providing extensive support throughout the process as well as the highest safety standards during the in-country phase. We believe that volunteering abroad should not only be impactful, but an enjoyable experience that carries as little risk as possible. This is exactly how we've been able to maintain our reputation as the most highly respected volunteering organisations in the sector over the past two decades.
Enhanced cleaning and social-distancing measures are in place throughout each GVI program. Learn more.
Once a participant books, they will be assigned a personal support coordinator who will oversee their pre-departure journey. The support coordinator helps to bridge the gap between program enrolment and arrival at one of our field bases. Your personal support coordinator will ensure that you are provided with all the necessary information required to apply for visas, background checks, and any other documentation.
Upon arrival at the airport, participants will be greeted by a GVI staff member. All GVI staff are our own and all our programs around the world are run by our staff. All GVI field staff are background checked, Emergency First Response and safety trained. The minimum staff to participant ratio on GVI's programs is one to six, although on several bases we have a ratio of one to three. When finishing the experience, participants will provide feedback on all aspects of their program.
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HOW GVI UPHOLDS HEALTH AND SAFETY
It takes courage to book a GVI program, get on a flight, and head off to somewhere new. Volunteering offers a level of cultural immersion that typical backpacking or holidays just can't achieve. This is why thousands of people around the world participate in paid GVI programs.
GVI'S COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND SECURITY
As the saying goes: 'Expect the best, plan for the worst'. Cliched or not, we take it to heart. This tenet is at the core of how GVI operates when it comes to promoting the health and safety of our participants, staff, and local community members at all of our 20+ bases around the world.
HOW GVI REMAINS PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
The weather isn't just a topic for polite small-talk here at GVI. We have emergency action plans in place for all scenarios. So when the weather, or other natural forces, takes a nasty turn, we are prepared to respond to stormy situations.
HOW GVI MANAGES PARTICIPANTS EXPECTATIONS
Once GVI has matched a participant to a program that suits their passions and goals, our team aims to set the right expectations for them. In the event that false expectations around a program are created, the GVI team takes immediate action to ensure that the situation rectified.
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Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
All necessary project equipment and materials
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Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
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On Sept. 27, an anonymous donor gave $100,000 to The University of Southern Mississippi's Dale Center for the Study of War and Society.
Chair of the History Department Kyle Zelner said the funds will set up a graduate fellowship in the Dale Center to help with events and anything else to keep it running.
"It's a center housed within the history department that looks at the history of war and its effects on society," Zelner said. "There are seven faculty members who work on topics around war and society. The anonymous donation is incredibly helpful for the graduate student and for the Dale Center as well.
The Dale Center fellow will help put on events, lecture series and round table discussions. The fellowship is going to help a graduate student live at Southern Miss for a year and pay for his or her schooling, according to Zelner.
University Distinguished Professor of History and the Founding Director of the Dale Center Andrew Wiest said one of the reasons the Dale Center started was because one area of history, specifically military history, could reach a larger part of society.
The center reaches out to those in the community and to families associated with the military and war, especially in this area veterans and active military in Camp Shelby nearby, according to Wiest.
Wiest said the fellowship will allow the faculty to focus more on writing and dreaming bigger for Southern Miss.
Professor, Charles W. Moorman Distinguished Alumni Professor in the Humanities and Co-director of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society Susannah Ural said the Dale Center helps the community and students understand the importance of war.
in the lives of people and lives of nations.
"The idea is that it is going to be an ongoing thing and that our graduate students can rely on and the center can rely on. It's key for a couple of reason. One is to make sure that we have the support we need and to help the center do everything it needs to do to be successful.
Ural said the donation will fund a 12-month fellowship for five consecutive years, which is different from a lot of graduate assistant stipends – which are only nine month.
Ural said the fellowship student will handle the day-to-day logistics that come with planning events such as emailing.
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(We support flexible working, with many of the team working in a variety of ways, including working from home, flexible hours and other variations. The fundraising team is currently working a minimum of two days a week in the office and further days as required. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.)
Salary: £40, 000 – £50,000 per annum dependent on experience plus excellent benefits
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About the Film and TV Charity
The film, TV and cinema sectors are widely admired and crucial to the UK economy, but a culture of long hours, challenging conditions, and an acceptance of a long-held status quo also mean they can be incredibly tough sectors to work in, with the retention of talent an ongoing problem as a result.
In 2019, research commissioned by the charity found that 9 in 10 working behind the scenes had experienced poor mental health. The pandemic has only served to exacerbate the problem, while the harrowing conversations that followed the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 have further highlighted the systemic nature of discrimination.
Since the introduction of the Film and TV Support Line in 2018, the charity has been on an exciting journey of change and has joined industry partners at the forefront of the movement to make work better for everyone in the industry. The charity is providing, and continuing to develop, mental health and wellbeing support, financial support and advice, and a host of practical resources that are making a difference to thousands of people every year, but its ambitions are necessarily bolder.
Role Overview
Individual giving is a core element of the Charity's new fundraising strategy, with ambitions to deliver thousands of individual regular donors over the coming years. Following a notable increase in individual donations over the last 18 months, the Film and TV Charity is looking for an ambitious fundraiser to drive further engagement with individuals working in the film, TV and cinema community. The Individual Giving Manager is an exciting new permanent post, it will play a key role in the Fundraising Marketing and Comms team at an exciting time in the charity's fundraising journey. Shaping the offering and delivering the highest possible care to individual supporters, the Individual Giving Manager will grow and develop the new Individual Giving programme, whilst coordinating stewardship for existing donors. Crucially they will also shape and execute plans for increasing the volume of regular individual supporters, working closely with the marketing team to drive reach, acquisition and retention.
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and execute a strategy for the management and development of the individual giving programme
• Responsible for building on the individual giving strategy to develop a fully thought through year-round programme of activity
• Work closely with communication and digital managers to devise an annual engagement plan (email and social media)
• Work with the head of fundraising and fundraising coordinator to establish a strategic events programme to drive engagement and acquisition
• Manage the transfer of legacy members (existing regular donors) into the new programme
• Manage the day-to-day administration of individual giving with support from the team
• Undertake regular reviews of retention of existing members during this process
• Manage the stewardship and renewal process for all individual supporters, ensuring that they are sent reminders in a timely way and that records are accurately maintained in the CRM system.
• Manage and develop the charity's legacy offering
• Manage community fundraising activity with the support of the fundraising coordinator and the development assistant
• Ensure a collaborative and sensitive approach to all supporter relationships, internally and externally
• Oversee Direct Debit and invoicing processes for both programmes working closely with the finance team
• Manage and process Gift Aid claims to maximise income and ensure compliance with HMRC Gift Aid regulations, as well as the accuracy and efficiency of the process.
• Create and maintain relevant background information on both programmes where there is potential for an upgrade, as appropriate and in accordance with GDPR-compliant practices.
• Maintain accuracy and cleanliness of CRM Records with help from the Development Assistant and the Fundraising Coordinator
• To operate in a way that ensures you are recognised as a role model for the Charity's core values and behaviours.
• Attend and support the team at key events as required
• Attend internal and external meetings as required
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.
• Ensure that you fully understand and implement agreed safeguarding policies and procedures as relevant.
Skills & Capabilities Required:
• Demonstratable success working with individual giving programmes or membership programmes
• Hands-on experience in planning, building, piloting and launching individual giving programmes or membership programmes
• Track record of delivering successful individual giving programmes
• Excellent communicator with confident writing and presenting skills
• Personable and presentable and happy to pick up the phone and talk to and meet with prospects and supporters
• Familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, email marketing tools like Mailchimp, CRM databases and content management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable but not essential
• Good numerical skills to process donations and update budgets
• Excellent administrative skills
• Proven collaborator and team player
• Effective working relationships and stakeholder management, both internal and external
• Project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organizational skills, happy to manage different activities simultaneously within tight deadlines
• Deals well with and is comfortable with a changing environment in a growing organisation and is able to manage that well
• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal office hours when required
• An enthusiasm for film and TV and the work of the Film and Television Charity
• A flexible proactive and collaborative approach
• A love of fundraising
• Proactive and able to self-manage.
• Experience working in film and/or television and an understanding of and empathy for the structural and cultural issues impacting workers wellbeing.
• Innovative and creative with a passion for popular culture, film and tv
• Cares deeply about the people we are here to support and understands the challenges they face
• Agile and adaptive to a changing environment
• Self-starter, confident to work with minimum supervision
• Resilient and flexible when working under pressure and managing multiple workstreams
• The ability to think big while being creative, pragmatic and practical about executing ideas
• A good sense of humour, happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!
What we look for in a candidate
An understanding of how the film and/or television industry works is preferable, as is a real desire to be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference. You will be a committed team member but also confident working on your own initiative.
The charity recognises that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in the film and TV industry and in the third sector and is committed to doing what it can to correct this. Therefore, we are especially keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; those who identify as LGBTQIA; people with a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to support you
Closing date for applications: Applications are being considered on a rolling basis
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]


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The French Grand Prix is a Formula One World Championship event that was first held in 1950 at the Circuit de Reims-Gueux in France.
French Grand Prix Winners
2021 20 June 2021 Circuit Paul Ricard Max Verstappen Netherlands Red Bull Honda 53 1:27:25.770 2.904
2019 23 June 2019 Circuit Paul Ricard Lewis Hamilton Great Britain Mercedes 53 1:24:31.198 18.056
2018 24 June 2018 Circuit Paul Ricard Lewis Hamilton Great Britain Mercedes 53 1:30:11.385 7.090
2008 22 June 2008 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 70 1:31:50.245 17.984
2007 1 July 2007 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Kimi Räikkönen Finland Ferrari 70 1:30:54.200 2.414
2006 16 July 2006 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari 70 1:32:07.803 10.131
2005 3 July 2005 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Fernando Alonso Spain Renault 70 1:31:22.233 11.805
2004 4 July 2004 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari 70 1:30:18.133 8.329
2003 6 July 2003 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Ralf Schumacher Germany BMW Williams 70 1:30:49.213 13.813
2002 21 July 2002 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari 72 1:32:09.837 1.104
2001 1 July 2001 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari 72 1:33:35.636 10.399
2000 2 July 2000 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours David Coulthard Great Britain McLaren Mercedes 72 1:38:05.538 14.748
1999 27 June 1999 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Heinz-Harald Frentzen Germany Jordan Mugen-Honda 72 1:58:24.343 11.092
1998 28 June 1998 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari 71 1:34:45.026 19.575
1996 30 June 1996 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Damon Hill Great Britain Williams Renault 72 1:36:28.795 8.127
1995 2 July 1995 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Benetton Renault 72 1:38:28.429 31.309
1994 3 July 1994 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Michael Schumacher Germany Benetton Ford 72 1:38:35.704 12.642
1993 4 July 1993 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Alain Prost France Williams Renault 72 1:38:35.241 0.342
1992 5 July 1992 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Nigel Mansell Great Britain Williams Renault 69 1:38:08.459 46.447
1991 7 July 1991 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Nigel Mansell Great Britain Williams Renault 72 1:38:00.056 5.003
1990 8 July 1990 Circuit Paul Ricard Alain Prost France Ferrari 80 1:33:29.606 8.626
1989 9 July 1989 Circuit Paul Ricard Alain Prost France McLaren Honda 80 1:38:29.411 44.017
1987 5 July 1987 Circuit Paul Ricard Nigel Mansell Great Britain Williams Honda 80 1:37:03.839 7.711
1986 6 July 1986 Circuit Paul Ricard Nigel Mansell Great Britain Williams Honda 80 1:37:19.272 17.128
1985 7 July 1985 Circuit Paul Ricard Nelson Piquet Brazil Brabham BMW 53 1:31:46.266 6.660
1984 20 May 1984 Circuit Dijon-Prenois Niki Lauda Austria McLaren TAG 79 1:31:11.951 7.154
1983 17 April 1983 Circuit Paul Ricard Alain Prost France Renault 54 1:34:13.913 29.720
1982 25 July 1982 Circuit Paul Ricard René Arnoux France Renault 54 1:33:33.217 17.308
1981 5 July 1981 Circuit Dijon-Prenois Alain Prost France Renault 80 1:35:48.130 2.290
1980 29 June 1980 Circuit Paul Ricard Alan Jones Australia Williams Ford 54 1:32:43.420 4.520
1979 1 July 1979 Circuit Dijon-Prenois Jean-Pierre Jabouille France Renault 80 1:35:20.420 14.590
1978 2 July 1978 Circuit Paul Ricard Mario Andretti United States Lotus Ford 54 1:38:51.920 2.930
1977 3 July 1977 Circuit Dijon-Prenois Mario Andretti United States Lotus Ford 80 1:39:40.130 1.550
1976 4 July 1976 Circuit Paul Ricard James Hunt Great Britain McLaren Ford 54 1:40:58.600 12.700
1975 6 July 1975 Circuit Paul Ricard Niki Lauda Austria Ferrari 54 1:40:18.840 1.590
1974 7 July 1974 Circuit Dijon-Prenois Ronnie Peterson Sweden Lotus Ford 80 1:21:55.020 20.360
1973 1 July 1973 Circuit Paul Ricard Ronnie Peterson Sweden Lotus Ford 54 1:41:36.520 40.920
1972 2 July 1972 Charade Circuit Jackie Stewart Great Britain Tyrrell Ford 38 1:52:21.500 27.700
1971 4 July 1971 Circuit Paul Ricard Jackie Stewart Great Britain Tyrrell Ford 55 1:46:41.680 28.120
1970 5 July 1970 Charade Circuit Jochen Rindt Austria Lotus Ford 38 1:55:57.000 7.610
1969 6 July 1969 Charade Circuit Jackie Stewart Great Britain Matra Ford 38 1:56:47.400 57.100
1968 7 July 1968 Rouen les Essarts Jacky Ickx Belgium Ferrari 60 2:25:40.900 1:58.600
1967 2 July 1967 Bugatti Au Mans Jack Brabham Australia Brabham Repco 80 2:13:21.300 49.500
1966 3 July 1966 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Jack Brabham Australia Brabham Repco 48 1:48:31.300 9.500
1965 27 June 1965 Charade Circuit Jim Clark Great Britain Lotus Climax 40 2:14:38.400 26.300
1964 28 June 1964 Rouen les Essarts Dan Gurney United States Brabham Climax 57 2:07:49.100 24.100
1963 30 June 1963 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Jim Clark Great Britain Lotus Climax 53 2:10:54.300 1:04.900
1962 8 July 1962 Rouen les Essarts Dan Gurney United States Porsche 54 2:07:35.500 1 lap
1961 2 July 1961 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Giancarlo Baghetti Italy Ferrari 52 2:14:17.500 0.100
1960 3 July 1960 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Jack Brabham Australia Cooper Climax 50 1:57:24.900 48.300
1959 5 July 1959 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Tony Brooks Great Britain Ferrari 50 2:01:26.500 27.500
1958 6 July 1958 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Mike Hawthorn Great Britain Ferrari 50 2:03:21.300 24.600
1957 7 July 1957 Rouen les Essarts Juan Manuel Fangio Argentina Maserati 77 3:07:46.400 50.800
1956 1 July 1956 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Peter Collins Great Britain Ferrari 61 2:34:23.400 0.300
1954 4 July 1954 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Juan Manuel Fangio Argentina Mercedes-Benz 61 2:42:47.900 0.100
1953 5 July 1953 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Mike Hawthorn Great Britain Ferrari 60 2:44:18.600 1.000
1952 6 July 1952 Rouen les Essarts Alberto Ascari Italy Ferrari 77 3:00:00.000 45.300
1951 1 July 1951 Circuit de Reims-Gueux Juan Manuel Fangio Argentina Alfa Romeo 77 3:22:11.000 58.200
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The Ash Meadows killifish (Empetrichthys merriami) is a species of killifish from the subfamily Empetrichthyinae, part of the family Goodeidae, which was first documented by C. H. Gilbert in 1893 and historically occupied numerous springs near Ash Meadows, Nye County, Nevada, United States. This species was last seen in 1948 and is believed to have gone extinct in the early 1950s, likely as a result of habitat alteration and competition with and predation by introduced crayfish Procambarus clarkii, mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), black mollies (Poecilia sphenops), and bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).

The common name of the genus Empetrichthys has since been changed from killifish to poolfish.

The specific name honours the American naturalist and physician C. Hart Merriam (1855-1942), who led Death Valley (California, USA) expedition, during which he and Vernon Orlando Bailey (1864-1942) co-collected the type.

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Fish described in 1893
Ash Meadows killifish
Natural history of Nevada
Fish of North America becoming extinct since 1500
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2022 Big Year for Blockchain Hackers
Written by Edward Gately
Blockchain hackers stole more than $3.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies in 2022, according to data collected by the Atlas VPN team.
Blockchain bridges lost $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrencies in just 16 events. Ronin Network sidechain bridge suffered the biggest hack of the year, as the attacker walked away with $610 million.
Furthermore, the BSC ecosystem lost more than $870 million in 76 attacks or scams in 2022. The Ethereum ecosystem is not far behind, with 49 events resulting in losses of more than $500 million in cryptocurrencies.
Other crypto-related projects and people were victims of 48 hacks, causing nearly $370 million in losses.
Vilius Kardelis is a cybersecurity writer at Atlas VPN.
"As the use of blockchain technology continues to grow and become more mainstream, we can expect to see a corresponding increase in the number of hacking attempts targeting these systems," he said.
Despite the fall of the crypto market in 2022, cybercriminals are still targeting blockchain networks and exchanges for their financial gain.
In 2022, cybercriminals and scammers caused 301 blockchain incidents. Last year, hacks rose by 27% compared to 2021, when researchers registered 237 blockchain events.
The first quarter of 2022 started strong with 79 blockchain incidents, the most recorded in a quarter at that time. However, in the second quarter, hacks were up by 24% and reached new heights at 98 events.
Due to fallen prices of most crypto, blockchain hacks dipped significantly to 56 events in the third quarter, a 43% drop compared to the second quarter. While the crypto market is still down, blockchain hackers and scammers came back with more schemes in the last quarter of the year, with 68 incidents and more than $1 billion in stolen profit.
Edward Gately
As news editor, Edward Gately covers cybersecurity, new channel programs and program changes, M&A and other IT channel trends. Prior to Informa, he spent 26 years as a newspaper journalist in Texas, Louisiana and Arizona.
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Q: kubernetes - How do I get one job to work with multiple nodes? Currently, when I create and run deployment, I only work on one node.
I want to work on one task at the same time using Kubernetes.
I want all nodes to work like one computer.

A: Kubernetes is about managing containers and scheduling them to run across a cluster, not about "jobs" per se. Have a look at MapReduce and Apache Spark.

A: First you need to understand more about Kubernetes and why your understanding might be a bit misleading for you concept. Kubernetes is an container orchestration tool that automates many of the manual processes involved in deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications.
In other words, you can cluster together groups of hosts running Linux containers, and K8s helps you manage those clusters. To process some kind of job, data you will need a software that runs on kubernetes.
The next step that you might want to look into is distributed computing concept and distributed computing model called MapReduce.
MapReduce was introduce by Google to meet the demand of large set of users for its applications. Its used to write write scalable applications that can do parallel processing to process a large amount of data on a large cluster of commodity hardware servers. Hadoop is software that has adopted MapReduce and is capable of running it`s programs in various languages (Python, Ruby, C++).
Take a look on this medium article about distributed computing system based on MapReduce and Kubernetes.

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The WorryWoo Monsters are an award-winning series of books and plush dolls. Emotions are turned into lovable, quirky characters that embark on delightful journeys of self-awareness. Created to promote healthy emotional wellness, each WorryWoo adventure concludes with an upbeat message and presents the perfect opportunity to openly discuss topics that don't have easy answers.
Twitch, the adorable curly-horned monster, always lets frustration get the better of him. He tries hard to do everything right, but when something doesn't go his way he stomps, yells and quickly gives up! If only Twitch could see that giving up is not the answer. Can you can offer Twitch some positive ways to deal with his frustration?